City of Aberdeen downtown cleanup continues

On Tuesday, the City of Aberdeen will celebrate their first Founder’s Day within the city, and to celebrate they will be continuing their effort to clean downtown.

There will be a city organized cleanup on Tuesday starting at 6 pm. Residents and anyone who wants to assist will meet at Zelasko Park, on F Street between Wishkah and Heron, to begin the cleanup effort.

Aberdeen Mayor Bill Simpson said that crews will be removing weeds and garbage from the alleys between Wishkah and Heron and will remove weeds from Heron Street sidewalks as well.

Anyone is welcome to join, but are encouraged to bring tools and gloves. The City of Aberdeen will be providing garbage bags.

The city has recently put an emphasis on the appearance of their downtown, focusing on neglected buildings and sidewalks.